“It’s my privilege...” – Stories and lessons from Social Services settings
Ever have one of those days? Ever have one of those clients/families? Undoubtedly. We all have. But if you string enough of those experiences together, you are in danger of losing that bright-eyed optimism that brought you into this helping profession. Having spent over half my career in various Social Service...

The disability community is an emerging and untapped consumer segment with more than one billion people globally, and an annual disposable income of over $1 trillion. That's over $500 billion in the U.S. alone and this represents an irrefutable business case for increased revenue. I share some key Disability Community insights, including some Do's and Don't's, as well as some ways companies to ta...

One in every 68 children is currently diagnosed with autism and as the population gets older, more and more individuals with autism are entering the workplace. While this disorder is defined by social and communication difficulties, many individuals with autism have obtained college and graduate degrees and have unique talents that can be an asset to any workplace.
Several companies have alr...

Population One: Autism, Adversity, and the Will to Succeed is a groundbreaking book that offers readers the ability to see life through the eyes of a young man with autism. Written by Tyler McNamer at the age of 17, Tyler not only details his challenges, but he also offers hope and encouragement to others who face seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Whether you’re an educator, a family member of...